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Mitriostigma axillare

Mitriostigma axillare Hochst.
Mitriostigma axillare
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Mitriostigma axillare is a species in the genus Mitriostigma, belonging to the family Rubiaceae. It was first described in 1842 by the botanist Hochst. This plant is native to the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mozambique.

Description

Mitriostigma axillare is a member of the Rubiaceae family, a large and diverse group of flowering plants. The species is found in the geographic regions of the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mozambique. It was first documented in 1842 by the botanist Hochst. The genus Mitriostigma includes several species, and M. axillare is one of them. This species contributes to the biodiversity of its native habitats.

Distribution

Cape Provinces · KwaZulu-Natal · Mozambique

Synonyms

Gardenia citriodora

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